Greater Portland

Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses […]

09 Sep

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Owls, Hawks, and Falcons Family Drop-in Program

What do owl feathers feel like? How big is a Bald Eagle’s nest? At this free drop-in program, children will learn through art, sensory experiences, nature artifacts, and self-guided stations—all focused on birds of prey! We’ll come together at 11 am for a storytime in the Outdoor Classroom. No registration required; just show up! Maine […]

09 Sep

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

10 Sep

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Biodiversity Power Hours

Join Maine Audubon staff for an hour of community science to help us monitor changes at Gilsland Farm this fall. Record observations using iNaturalist to help us survey plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife in a section of the sanctuary. Arrive at 7:30 am for instruction using the iNaturalist app, or join at 8 am […]

11 Sep

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Portland Water District’s Sebago Lake Native Plants Sale

Visit the Portland Water District’s annual Sebago Lake native plant sale on Saturday, September 12. Maine Audubon staff will be on hand with native plant expertise and resources to help homeowners create wildlife-friendly landscapes while protecting water quality throughout the watershed. Johnson Field, 89 Chadbourne Road, Standish Saturday, September 12, 10 am–2 pm Free

12 Sep

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Native Plant Walk at Gilsland Farm

Join Maine Audubon staff for seasonal walks through the gardens, fields, and natural areas of Gilsland Farm. These informal guided walks offer an opportunity to observe native plants throughout the growing season while exploring their relationships with birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Each walk will focus on what is happening in the landscape at that […]

14 Sep

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September […]

16 Sep

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Nocturnal by Nature Series with Deborah Perkins

Join wildlife ecologist Deborah Perkins for a three-part evening lecture and guided walk exploring some of Maine’s most fascinating nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife. Each session begins with a short indoor presentation, followed by a walk at Gilsland Farm to observe and listen for wildlife in real time. The series will focus on fireflies, bats, and […]

16 Sep

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

17 Sep

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Volunteer Work Day – Invasive Species Removal and Mitigation

Help us manage invasive species at Gilsland Farm using mechanical techniques. Get some exercise and maybe learn a few identification and management techniques while helping preserve the native habitats present at Gilsland Farm. All are welcome; expect a quarter-mile walk on uneven terrain. Work will be outside, so please dress appropriately. Tools will be provided. […]

18 Sep

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters: Native Plants Workshop

A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters September is full of beautiful late season blooms, and at Gilsland Farm, goldenrods and asters are on full display. Join botany professor Carol Goodwillie and discover the wonders of these goldenrods, asters, and other wildflowers in the Asteraceae family. Get up close and explore the unique traits and […]

19 Sep

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plants Art Workshop with MJ Benson

Join Maine artist MJ Benson for an artful afternoon exploring the native plants of Gilsland Farm. Learn how to make a basic watercolor sketchbook to use during the day! Then go outside to observe the native plants around the sanctuary to paint or draw. All levels welcome, basic supplies will be provided, but you are […]

19 Sep

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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